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Waddle & Silvy

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Caleb Williams
Major League Baseball
Bears Training Camp
Tevin Jenkins
NFL
Garrett Crochet
Chicago
Ryan Poles
Craig Counsell
Cubs
Chicago Sports
Dylan Cease
Jed Hoyer
White Sox
Trade Deadline
NFL Training Camps
Nate Davis

Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

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Latest Episodes

Waddle and Silvy are joined by The Athletic's Robert Mays to discuss this Bears season and why there's so much reason for excitement moving forward. Then, they preview the 2026 Draft with ESPN's Matt Miller.

Waddle and Silvy are joined by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah to discuss the Bears' offseason and the 2026 Draft. Then, they are joined by their new teammate Rich Eisen to discuss all things Bears and the NFL.

Waddle and Silvy are joined by the voice of the Bears Jeff Joniak to discuss his observations on this Bears offseason. Then, they're joined by Courtney Cronin to figure out what to make of Ryan Poles's DJ Moore comments and how the Bears can make the... more

Waddle and Silvy continue their combine coverage with Barstool Big Cat for his weekly conversation live and in-person.

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Recent Guests

Eddie Olczyk
Former NHL player and commentator
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Episode: 2/19 3 PM: Eddie Olczyk
Mike Martz
Former NFL head coach
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Episode: 2/4 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Albert Brewer
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Antwaan Randle-El
Wide receiver coach for the Bears
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Episode: 1/26 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Taj Gibson
Former NBA player known for his time with the Chicago Bulls
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Episode: 1/26 4 PM: Taj Gibson
Field Yates
ESPN NFL Insider
ESPN
Episode: 1/23 3 PM: Field Yates
Kurt Warner
Hall of Fame quarterback known for his time with the Rams
NFL Reporter
Episode: 1/15 2 PM: Kurt Warner
Al Michaels
Face of the NFL on Amazon Prime and veteran sports broadcaster
Amazon Prime Video
Episode: 1/8 5 PM: Al Michaels
Peggy Kaczynski
Veteran Chicago media personality
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 12/19 5 PM: Holiday Parody Finalists

Hosts

Marc 'Silvy' Silverman
Longtime Chicago sports reporter, known for in-depth sports coverage and engaging commentary on local events.
Tom Waddle
Former NFL player and co-host, bringing a player's perspective and humor to the sports discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 552 ratings
  • Updating my 1 star review

    The good parts of the show are lost when you completely bend the knee to Jon Gruden. Have the guy on, but don’t act like the guy is the greatest thing around. You continue to alienate large portions of your audience. I’ll check back in a year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States10 months ago
  • Best sports show in Chicago

    IMO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeauxO
    United States2 years ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    Checked in after a long break and last week the station that supported Sarah Spain and many other women just posted an hour focused on googling women 20-40 years their junior. It started as a joke and made it’s way to awful. My childhood Waddle jersey (who has several daughters and lets it slide) will continue to gather cobwebs

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States2 years ago
  • Still the best

    My favorite listen. My only complaint is that it is no longer on Spotify, so I have to listen here. Why?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melted Pat
    United States2 years ago
  • The BEST in Chicago Sports Radio

    I listen to their podcast daily from Grand Rapids, MI. Waddle and Silvy are genuine and such a fun listen. Highly recommend. True Chicago sports fans and you can tell they are passionate about the city and their teams. Sincerely, Jay”R” from G.R. (flipcyde23)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flipcyde23
    United States2 years ago

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The hosts are praised for their genuine passion for Chicago sports, along with engaging commentary that resonates well with fans.
Listeners appreciate the entertaining blend of sports analysis and humor, especially the chemistry between the hosts.
There are concerns regarding repetitive discussion points, particularly around certain teams and players that may frustrate long-time listeners.

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Talking Points

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2/16 3 PM: Ricketts speaks
Q: What were your thoughts on Tom Ricketts's comments regarding the Cubs?
Waddle expressed that he liked the emphasis on winning and felt Ricketts had some annoyance in his tone, indicating that there is pressure to perform.
2/18 2 PM: How about Nick Herbig?
Q: Are you willing to use Tyson Bagent in a trade to go out and get some help along the defensive line?
The hosts discuss the potential trade value of Tyson Bagent in exchange for defensive help like Nick Herbig, weighing the effectiveness and necessity of such a move.
2/19 3 PM: Eddie Olczyk
Q: What does Slovakia pose as an opponent tomorrow?
Eddie describes Slovakia as loose, skilled, and indicates they will be a challenging opponent for Team USA.
2/19 3 PM: Eddie Olczyk
Q: How has the food been for this Olympics versus other Olympics?
Eddie mentions he's enjoyed the food, recalling fond memories of his mother's Italian cooking.
2/16 4 PM: Jesse Rogers
Q: What is the general buzz down there for the World Baseball Classic right now?
Jesse noted that there is huge excitement for the World Baseball Classic, particularly with never-before-seen levels of enthusiasm among players.

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Focusing extensively on Chicago sports, this podcast offers an engaging blend of commentary and humor, driven by the chemistry between its hosts, a former NFL player and a seasoned sports reporter. The discussions typically revolve around the Chicago Bears, featuring deep dives into team performance, player analysis, and coaching strategies, along with insights into broader sports events in the area. Notably, the conversational style captures both light-hearted banter and serious sports critiques, making it an appealing choice for die-hard fans and casual listeners alike.

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Waddle & Silvy launched 6 years ago and published 440 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Eddie Olczyk
2. Mike Martz
3. Albert Brewer
4. Antwaan Randle-El
5. Taj Gibson
6. Field Yates
7. Kurt Warner
8. Al Michaels

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